How often should you feed crested geckos crickets?

Crickets should be fed a couple times a week and do not overfeed with crickets, extra crickets in the cage can stress the gecko out. When using supplements such as waxworms, or Calciworms® Leopard Geckos should be fed 3 to 5 worms 3 times a week.

How many crickets do you feed a crested gecko a day?

Young Crested Geckos (1-4 months old) = 3-4 micro crickets once per day. Juvenile Crested Geckos (4-10 months old) = 4-5 medium crickets 4 days a week. Maturing Crested Geckos (10 months +) = 6-7 large crickets 3 days per week.

How much should I feed my crested gecko?

Crested Gecko Feeding Schedule Adult crested geckos don’t need to eat every day and can go for a short period without food. A good feeding schedule will consist of feeding your crested gecko 3 times a week. The exceptions to this general guideline are hatchlings and juveniles.

How many crickets should I feed my gecko at a time?

Baby geckos should eat around four to eight small crickets daily, while adults should be fed about six to ten large crickets every two days or as many as they will eat in a 10-minute period.

How do I know if my crested gecko is hungry?

There isn’t really definite way to know if they are hungry unless they have a big personality and then maybe they scratch at the sides of their terrarium until you feed them. Otherwise, it would be best to offer a variety of food every day.

Will crested geckos eat dead crickets?

Crickets can also spread bacteria and pathogens. It’s recommended to remove leftover and dead crickets when feeding is done. There are a lot of benefits to feeding crickets or other live food to your crested gecko. For this reason, I would recommend keeping a close eye on your crested gecko when you feed crickets.

How many crickets will a juvenile crested gecko eat?

As a general rule, adult crested geckos should be fed 6 crickets, and juveniles should be fed no more than 3 small crickets per week. The age and size of your crested gecko will determine the appropriate size and number of crickets it should consume.

Do I feed my crested gecko everyday?

Feed juveniles daily and adults three times a week. A commercial crested gecko diet is usually well accepted and is the easiest way to ensure a well-balanced, nutritious diet. Supplement that food with crickets and other prey insects (roaches, waxworms, silkworms).

Can crested geckos just eat crickets?

Can crested geckos eat crickets? Yes, crested geckos can eat crickets and many other feeder insects. However, they should not make up the majority of the diet as in the wild, they feed on both bugs and fruits, as well as pollen and nectar from flowers.

Can crested gecko only eat crickets?

Yes, crested geckos can eat crickets and many other feeder insects. However, they should not make up the majority of the diet as in the wild, they feed on both bugs and fruits, as well as pollen and nectar from flowers.

Will crickets bite my crested gecko?

Hungry crickets will start chewing on your crested gecko and can increase stress levels. Crickets can also spread bacteria and pathogens. It’s recommended to remove leftover and dead crickets when feeding is done.

How many crickets should I feed my juvenile crested gecko?